Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
How 1t Was Observed I'm Other Cities.
TANNANY CELEBRATES-A LETTER FROM THE PRESr-
DENT AND SPEECH BY GOV. LEE-IN oTHEE
CITIEs-AMERICANs IN LONDON CELEBRATE

TANNANY cELKBRATEs-A LETTER FROM THE PREsI-
DENT AND SPEECH By GOV. LEE-IN OTHER
CITIEs-AAERIcANs IN LONDON CELEBRATE.
The Tammany celebration in New York was
grand success. All the braves, sachems and chiefs
and numerous distinguished invited guests were
present After the singing OF several anthems by
the Union Glee Club, the Declaration OF Independ-
ence was read by Eugene 8. Ives. Gov. Lee, OF vir
gfnia, was introduced and as q reception to him
three cheers were given for his State "the mother
OF Presidents" Gov. Lee spoke In behalf OF Sec
tional harmony and peace. Ex-Representative
Maybury, Of Michigan, and Representative Comp
ton, Of Maryland, delivered addresses after which
Sunset Cox took the platform. He was received
With rousing cheers. He mentioned the battle
nag affair as ssittle incident" and criticised the
republicans for the fuss they have made over it.
After the speaking the entire assemolage Joined
In singing "The Star Spangled Banner" Among
the letters OF regret read was one from the Pres-
dent.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
After acknowledging the receipt Of the invita-
ton he wrote: "While there has been the greatest
proprfety in the annual celebration so long con-
tnued, Of this day, by a society founded upon
patriotic principles and devoted to the creed most
In consonance with the perpetuation and protec-
at this time, when the party with which this
society Is affiliated IS so largely charged with the
fh guiding the course Of the
Fourth OF July should, in the language OF your
invitation, revive with more than usual feryor
the memories which give significance to the day.
people who have trusted us and renewal
OF our vows to political duty, cannot fail to
result from contemplation OF the principles
TO which we are pledged, and from a sober
reflection upon the sacrifices and trials which &C
companied and followed the courageous announce
ment OF an independent government by and for
the people. Nor should the occasion pass without
strengthening our faith In the sufflcieney OF the
doctrines upon which our Government is based to
meet the wants or our cOuDtry'S growth ana prog
resS as fully as they protected our infancy and
weakness Thus. with remuneration OF pontl-
Cal EFFORT 10 the maintenance OF the CONSTITUTION
In It's integrity and with enlivened zeal in the
defense and care OF the precious legacy of free
public the day Will be well celebrated and the
Tammany Society will maintain its patriotic ira
ditions" In conclusion, he expressed his regret at
being unable to attend and hoped the celebration
would be a success. Letters were also read from
Secretaries Bayard, Fairchild, and Endicott, Gen.
Sherman, Attorney General Garland, Speaker Car
THE BURNSIDE MONUMENT UNVEILED.
The Burnside monument was unveiled at Provl-
dence, R. !. The entire militia of the State had
been ordered out by the governor. The procession
was an hour and ten minutes in passing given
point. GOV. Davis made brief address. The
work, which Is an equestrian composition OF
bronze, stands on granite pedestal sixteen feet
high, and Is one and half times life size. The
aim was to represent Gen: Burnside as he APP
peared in the field. The pedestal and statue cost
little less than $4,000. HOratiO Rogers deliv-
cred an grafton reviewing BurnsideS military
career.
IN OTHER CITIES.
In Philadelphia there was an "Old-faShioned"
celebration, comprising grand parade, boat races,
patriotic addresses, &c. Hon. John s. Wise. OF
Virginia, delivered the Grafton. One interesting
feature was the singing OF patriotic airs by 200
children.
In Richmond, Va, business was entirely sus-
pended. and everybody enjoyed the day at will.
In the evening the x-COnrederate veterans turned
out to receive the ex Union Veterans of Massachu-
sets, who are on visit to the city. The line OF
march was ablaZe with fireworks.
There was no public celebration In Baltimore,
and the day was very quiet one. Many other
cities and towns throughout the country celebra-
ted with the usual patriotic demonstrations
THE DAY IN LONDON.
In London the day was celebrated by the Amer
can residents and visitors Minister Phelps held a
reception which was attended by 1,7e0 guests.
reception in honor OF the day was held in eros
venor Gallery. Among the guests were Mr.. Blaine,
Minister Phelps, Col. Cody buffalo BILL Mrs. Jas.
Brown Potter, Henry Irving, and Miss Terry. Mr..
Phelps proposed the Fourth, ''NO Country to an
American like Home" This was responded to by
Mr.. Blaine, who said the United States is the only
country with a known birthday. All the rest
began they know not how. He said: There Is no
republican, no democrat, to-day; all are Amert-
cans"